September 2014

30
Sep

ChofetzChaimDaily 6 Tishrei

ChofetzChaimDaily 6 Tishrei. Intro. The entire sefer was written as actual Halacha, and not just chumros (unless specified). The sefer starts with a comprehensive introduction, with all the positive and negative commandments that one may transgress while speaking LH. Studying this will help one to restrain himself.

29
Sep

ChofetzChaimDaily 5 Tishrei

ChofetzChaimDaily 5 Tishrei The sefer CHOFETZ CHAIM was written to educate the masses in keeping the laws of LH and Rechilus. Its contents gathered from Rishonim and Poskim. The main text is the concise law. The sources are spelled out in the Beer Mayim Chaim.

27
Sep

ChofetzChaimDaily 3 Tishrei

ChofetzChaimDaily 3 Tishrei Some reasons why LH is so bad are because 1) When people speak or listen to LH that gives the satan the ability to prosecute, & the heavenly court the right to listen to your sins 2)it damages the potency of all prayers and Torah learning that comes from ones mouth 3) its a habit that piles

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27
Sep

ChofetzChaimDaily 2 Tishrei

ChofetzChaimDaily 2 Tishrei. LH is the primary sin we need to rectify to merit redemption, because 1)it caused the current exile 2)the LH of the miraglim also caused exile 3)LH prolonged the Egyptian exile 4)the Torah curses LH sinners 5)A Baal LH is equal a kofer. See sefer for elaboration.

27
Sep

ChofetzChaimDaily New Cycle. 1 Tishrei

ChofetzChaimDaily New Cycle. 1 Tishrei. Introduction. Praised is Hashem who gave us the Torah, and brought us into Eretz Yisrael! Alas at end of Bayis Sheni, sinas chinam and LH forced us into this long and harsh exile. Hashem is ready and able to redeem us, hes just waiting for us to do teshuva.

23
Sep

ChofetzChaimDaily 28 Elul

ChofetzChaimDaily 28 Elul. Conclusion. If you think the shver isnt really going to support the amount promised, you can say if a) you are positive he wont fulfill (not just because he isnt wealthy) b) its a make it or break it issue for the boy 3)the boy is really all hes made to be, otherwise it cancels out! If

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22
Sep

ChofetzChaimDaily 27 Elul

ChofetzChaimDaily 27 Elul. Conclusion. Serious negativities of a shidduch include: hidden illness, apikorsis and pritzus. Asur to tell about boys lack of Torah knowledge, cuz if they were really concerned, they would’ve had him tested. Whenever your allowed to speak, u must make sure to fulfill all the conditions in Rechilus Chapter 9:2

21
Sep

ChofetzChaimDaily 26 Elul

ChofetzChaimDaily 26 Elul Shidduch Scenario: BE CAREFUL. If you know serious negative info. about a potential shidduch, u must tell other side. Chofetz Chaim warns against destructive labeling i.e. to call a simple person – not so sharp. Besides ruining potential matches, it degrades being simple. Asur to degrade someone b/c of their parents ancestry.

20
Sep

ChofetzChaimDaily 25 Elul

ChofetzChaimDaily 25 Elul Partner Scenario: In case of partnership, one shouldnt assume that the poor financial situation of ploni, makes him a bad candidate for a partnership. BUT in this and similar scenarios where you yourself may not want him as a partner, you shouldnt make the effort to recommend him either, that might be bad advice. Posted MotzaiShabbos in

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19
Sep

ChofetzChaimDaily 24 Elul

ChofetzChaimDaily 24 Elul 9:14 If someone suspects YOU of wronging him, and you know who really did it, you cant tell (unless all conditions met). you can say it wasnt me. 9:15 ex: u put something aside for a buyer, meanwhile ploni puts down $ and takes item, and u dont put up a fight; when original buyer returns with

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